PCA Medical Abbreviations Flashcards

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What does 'abd' stand for?

Abduction

Abdomen (correct)

Adduction

Absolute

What does 'AC' or 'a.c.' mean?

Before meals

What does 'ad lib' mean?

As desired

What does 'ADL' stand for?

Activities of daily living Signup and view all the answers

What does 'AKA' stand for?

Above the knee amputation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bid' mean?

Twice a day Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BKA' stand for?

Below the knee amputation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BM' or 'bm' refer to?

Bowel movement Signup and view all the answers

What does 'BP' stand for?

Blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

What does 'c' (with a line over it) mean?

With Signup and view all the answers

What does 'C/O' or 'c/o' stand for?

Complains of Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ca' or 'CA' refer to in a medical context?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CBC' stand for?

Complete blood count Signup and view all the answers

What does 'CPR' stand for?

CardioPulmonary Resuscitation Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DOE' mean?

Dyspnea on exertion Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Dx' stand for?

Diagnosis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ECG' or 'EKG' stand for?

Electrocardiogram Signup and view all the answers

What does 'GI' stand for?

Gastrointestinal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'h' or 'hr' stand for?

Hour Signup and view all the answers

What does 'I&O' stand for?

Intake and output Signup and view all the answers

What does 'IV' mean?

Intravenous Signup and view all the answers

What does 'LLQ' stand for?

Left lower quadrant Signup and view all the answers

What does 'LOC' mean?

Level of consciousness Signup and view all the answers

What does 'LUQ' stand for?

Left upper quadrant Signup and view all the answers

What does 'NPO' or 'npo' mean?

Nothing by mouth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'O2' stand for?

Oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'OT' stand for?

Occupational therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PC' or 'p.c.' mean?

After meals Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PCA' stand for?

Patient-controlled analgesia and patient care assistant Signup and view all the answers

What does 'per' mean?

By, through Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PO' or 'po' stand for?

By mouth; orally Signup and view all the answers

What does 'postop' or 'post-op' mean?

Postoperative Signup and view all the answers

What does 'prn' mean?

When necessary Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PT' stand for?

Physical therapy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Pt' or 'pt' mean?

Patient Signup and view all the answers

What does 'q' stand for?

Every Signup and view all the answers

What does 'q2h, q3h, etc.' mean?

Every 2 hours, every 3 hours, and so on Signup and view all the answers

What does 'qh' mean?

Every hour Signup and view all the answers

What does 'qid' stand for?

Four times a day Signup and view all the answers

What does 'R/O' mean?

Rule out Signup and view all the answers

What does 'RBC' stand for?

Red blood cell; red blood count Signup and view all the answers

What does 'RLQ' mean?

Right lower quadrant Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ROM' stand for?

Range of motion Signup and view all the answers

What does 'RUQ' stand for?

Right upper quadrant Signup and view all the answers

What does 'SNF' stand for?

Skilled nursing facility Signup and view all the answers

What does 'SOB' mean?

Shortness of breath Signup and view all the answers

What does 'stat' mean?

At once, immediately Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tid' stand for?

Three times a day Signup and view all the answers

What does 'U/a' stand for?

Urinalysis Signup and view all the answers

What does 'UTI' stand for?

Urinary tract infection Signup and view all the answers

What does 'VS' or 'vs' stand for?

Vital signs Signup and view all the answers

What does 'w/c' stand for?

Wheelchair Signup and view all the answers

What does 'WBC' stand for?

White blood cell; white blood count Signup and view all the answers

What does 'DC' or 'd/c' mean?

Discontinue Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Abbreviations Study Notes

abd: Refers to the abdomen, a key area in medical examinations and diagnostics.
AC; a.c.: Indicates action to occur before meals, important for medication timing and dietary instructions.
ad lib: Denotes as desired, commonly used to indicate patient freedom in activities or medication intake.
ADL: Stands for Activities of Daily Living, essential for assessing a patient's functional abilities.
AKA: Abbreviation for above the knee amputation, relevant in surgical contexts and rehabilitation discussions.
bid: Meaning twice a day, often used for prescribing medication frequency.
BKA: Refers to below the knee amputation, significant in discussions about lower limb surgeries.
BM; bm: Stands for bowel movement, critical in gastrointestinal health assessments.
BP: Abbreviation for blood pressure, a vital sign that indicates cardiovascular health.
c (with line over it): Represents with, used frequently in medical documentation.
C/O; c/o: Indicates a patient complains of certain symptoms, guiding diagnostic processes.
ca; CA: Abbreviation for cancer, used across various medical disciplines, including oncology.
CBC: Refers to a complete blood count, a common blood test for assessing overall health.
CPR: Stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, a critical emergency procedure.
DOE: Represents dyspnea on exertion, informing assessments of respiratory function.
Dx: Abbreviation for diagnosis, crucial in determining medical conditions.
ECG; EKG: Stands for electrocardiogram, a test measuring heart's electrical activity.
GI: Refers to gastrointestinal, relevant in contexts discussing digestive health.
h; hr: Represents hour, important in medication schedules and time references.
I&O: Stands for intake and output, commonly used in monitoring fluid balance.
IV: Abbreviation for intravenous, indicating methods of medication delivery.
LLQ: Refers to the left lower quadrant, important in abdominal assessments.
LOC: Stands for level of consciousness, essential in neurological evaluations.
LUQ: Represents the left upper quadrant, another area of focus in abdominal examinations.
NPO; npo: Means nothing by mouth, often used in preoperative settings.
O2: Abbreviation for oxygen, crucial in respiratory therapy and monitoring.
OT: Stands for occupational therapy, relevant in rehabilitation and recovery processes.
PC; p.c.: Means after meals, important for scheduling medication.
PCA: Refers to patient-controlled analgesia and patient care assistant, relevant in managing pain and patient support.
per: Denotes by, through, used in various medical instructions.
PO; po: Indicates by mouth; orally, referring to administration routes for medications.
postop; post-op: Abbreviation for postoperative, used in surgical contexts.
prn: Stands for when necessary, used for medications taken as needed.
PT: Refers to physical therapy, important in recovery and rehabilitation.
Pt; pt: Abbreviation for patient, commonly used in medical records.
q: Indicates every, used in medication dosages and frequency.
q2h, q3h, etc.: Specifies every 2 hours, every 3 hours, used for precise medication scheduling.
qh: Means every hour, relevant in monitoring or medication administration.
qid: Indicates four times a day, used in prescribing medication.
R/O: Stands for rule out, important in diagnostic procedures to exclude conditions.
RBC: Refers to red blood cell/red blood count, crucial in evaluating anemia and overall health.
RLQ: Indicates the right lower quadrant, significant in diagnosing abdominal issues.
ROM: Stands for range of motion, important in physical examination and therapy.
RUQ: Refers to the right upper quadrant, used in abdominal examinations.
SNF: Abbreviation for skilled nursing facility, relevant in long-term care discussions.
SOB: Means shortness of breath, an important symptom in many respiratory conditions.
stat: Indicates at once, immediately, common in urgent medical situations.
tid: Refers to three times a day, used in medication instructions.
U/a; U/A; u/a: Abbreviation for urinalysis, a test used to assess kidney function and overall health.
UTI: Stands for urinary tract infection, significant in urology and infectious disease contexts.
VS; vs: Represents vital signs, critical in assessing a patient's general health.
w/c: Abbreviation for wheelchair, important in mobility discussions.
WBC: Refers to white blood cell/white blood count, important for diagnosing infections and immune response.
DC or d/c: Stands for discontinue, used in instructions regarding medications or treatments.

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Test your knowledge of common medical abbreviations with these flashcards. This quiz covers essential terms such as 'abd' for abdomen, 'AC' for before meals, and many more. Perfect for students or healthcare professionals looking to enhance their medical vocabulary.